Locust

The Profile

Locust is the electronic project of English musician Mark Van Hoen. Debuting with Weathered Well on Apollo Records in 1994, Locust became known for immersive ambient/IDM textures, followed by albums such as Morning Light and You'll Be Safe Forever.

Alias of Mark Van Hoen (British electronic musician); debut album Weathered Well released in 1994 on Apollo Records; genres: ambient, electronic, IDM; active 1994–present.

A poetic, enthusiastic take on Locust’s 1994 debut Weathered Well (Apollo), praising its sumptuous ambient production and rhythmic undercurrents. The review frames the album as deep-listening cybernetics, referencing tracks like Still, Moist moss, Music about love, Weathered gate, Lust, and Xenophobe. Overall verdict: immersive, refined, and hi‑fi worthy.